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What residents are talking about in Lancaster public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Lancaster from local and regional media.
Princeton says cybersecurity incident exposed personal data
Princeton officials now say confidential and personal information was taken from city systems during a cybersecurity incident reported in September. The City of Princeton now says confidential and personally identifiable information was taken from...
Oct 6, 2026Arlington neighbors form watch group to crack down on illegal home rentals
Residents in a West Arlington neighborhood say they’ve formed a watchdog group to monitor illegal short-term rental properties in their community. The group, called Woodland West Watchers, includes nearly 30 neighbors, each concerned with homes th...
Oct 6, 2026North Texas cities ready for National Night Out events
Cities around North Texas are getting ready for National Night Out events to help build bonds between law enforcement and the community. National Night Out falls on the first Tuesday in October each year in Texas. It’s a night where police dep...
Oct 4, 2026Arlington city council approves downtown home for SiNaCa Studios
The Arlington City Council voted Tuesday evening to approve a resolution authorizing an agreement with SiNaCa Studios that advances the nonprofit glass arts organization’s planned relocation to 300 W. Front Street in downtown Arlington. The partne...
Oct 3, 2026Flooding concerns persist for residents in Old East Dallas neighborhood
Residents in a historic Old East Dallas neighborhood say the prospect of persistent rain keeps them on edge. Additionally, a major project meant to provide relief to the area has been delayed several years. The forecast over the next few days has ...
Oct 1, 2026Dallas police chief meets with Flock CEO as debate over camera oversight continues
Dallas Police Chief Daniel Comeaux met privately with Flock Safety CEO Garrett Langley in North Texas as debate continues over the use and regulation of automated license plate reader cameras. Comeaux told NBC 5 that police chiefs across North Tex...
Sep 30, 2026Gov. Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of flooding threat across Texas
Gov. Greg Abbott is activating emergency response resources and moving the State Emergency Operations Center to around-the-clock operations this week, as forecasters warn of heavy rainfall and flash flooding across North Texas and the state. Abbot...
Sep 29, 2026Dallas Stars' proposed Plano arena divides residents ahead of November vote
Plano voters will decide in November whether to approve a proposition that would pave the way for a new Dallas Stars arena at The Shops at Willow Bend, as organized campaigns on both sides intensify their efforts over the proposed $3 billion developm...
Sep 25, 2026Campaign starts to have voters settle Dallas City Hall future
Liane Pei said she has only set foot inside the seven-story city hall building in downtown Dallas a few times in her life. “When I see the interior of this building, my first reaction is ‘that’s Dad,” Pei said. “My father had this amazing, unique ...
Sep 24, 2026City Council approves $28 million for massive Dallas Zoo Safari Trails project
The Dallas City Council approved the first $28 million Wednesday for a $100 million renovation at the Dallas Zoo, clearing the way for the largest capital project in the zoo’s history. Dallas Zoo CEO Lisa New said the investment will transform the...
Sep 23, 2026Billion-dollar entertainment district planned around FC Dallas's Toyota Stadium
The area surrounding FC Dallas’s Toyota Stadium is set for a billion-dollar transformation, with plans for a new entertainment district featuring restaurants, a hotel and a mini soccer pitch. FC Dallas President Dan Hunt said his family’s company,...
Sep 23, 2026Northwest Dallas neighbors begin recall effort of councilmember Gay Donnell Willis
Neighbors in Northwest Dallas say they are starting the effort to recall District 13 council member Gay Donnell Willis. The move comes after neighborhood opposition to recent zoning cases in three locations that supporters of the recall say reflec...
Sep 23, 2026